A.A. put a "we" in my life.

[bluidkiti]

The meetings gave me what my sponsor likes to call one of the most important words in the Big Book: A.A. put a "we" in my life. "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol. . . ." I no longer had to be alone. Fellowship and activity kept me coming back long enough to work the Twelve Steps. The more I did, the better I felt. I started hanging out with my sponsor and some active people at the meetings. They showed me how gratitude is something that is demonstrated, not talked about--gratitude is action. They suggested I was lucky to still have a car, even though it was a junker; therefore, I might consider taking the less fortunate to meetings. They reminded me you can't teach anything to a know-it-all, so remain teachable. When old behaviors started to creep back in, they called me on it. When life just didn't feel right, they talked about developing faith and relying on my Higher Power. They told me lack of power was my dilemma and that there is a solution. I took to A.A. immediately and believed like a child that if I leveled my pride enough to thoroughly follow their path, I'd get what they had. And it worked. Starting out, I just wanted to keep the authorities off my back. I never bargained for this program's changing the course of my life or showing me the way to freedom and happiness.
Alcoholics Anonymous, page 510

[Willard]

bluidkiti wrote: "The meetings gave me what my sponsor likes to call one of the most important words in the Big Book:? A.A. put a "we" in my life.? "We admitted we were powerless over alcohol. . . ."? I no longer had to be alone. "

Now, the fellowship gives many the companionship they crave - true. And, it's important to them.? But, to use the "we" in the first step is simply incorrect when referencing that companionship. "We", in the first step context, refers to those original members, not the attendees at a meeting. Additionally, it's a personal statement in that context - not as being one of a group.

I know you all are going to think me very picky about this. The reason is because I am.

I'm asking no more questions. I'll simply point out other perspectives for your consideration. I am available to answer any question you may have for me. I promise, I won't duck anything!

[joyroadman]

Tammy,thanks a lot for your post.I needed the fellowship I found in AA.I figured I was all alone in this thing,only to find out we all share the same..
common problem,a common solution

Willard,I have a question for you,do you know what social sucide is?

[Patsyd1]

Thank you for a beautiful shareTammy, its so true :)

[Willard]

Well now, social suicide is what one does to oneself. Social homicide is what one does to another. Hope that helps.